China to pay 315 million in Boxer outrages bonds
The report notes China agrees to 315 million dollars in 3 percent bonds for Boxer outrages, with acceptance still uncertain. It also covers Cuban constitutional convention revising the Platt amendment, and other international and domestic items including troop movements in Pekin and Russia's growing military drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Taku
Reichswehr
Vienna
Russia
Warsaw
St. Petersburg
Caucasus
Great Britain
Beaumont
Texas
Jasper
Jasper County
Civil War Seen as Sociological Step by Capt Hobson
Captain Hobson regards the Civil War as a sociological necessity to cement the union. He discusses slavery and credits progress of the colored population, while asserting abolition was needed to open the avenue of freedom for universal human liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Bryan denounces supreme court Porto Rico decision
In a long statement Mr. Bryan criticizes the supreme court ruling on Porto Rico. The discourse contrasts with Sen Tillman and questions about patronage and political rules, invoking Washington Post commentary on primary processes and senate colleague picks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Questioning Populist Pattern in Regional Interests
The speaker asks whether politics should follow the Populists of the Northwest or if each group should pursue its own pecuniary aims, allowing Populists to focus on theirs as well. The inquiry frames a debate over regional versus shared political strategies and self interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Bryan urged to visit South Carolina for reform
The writer suggests Mr. Bryan should come to South Carolina to whip citizens into line and enforce discipline. They praise his ability to discuss issues without personal abuse, noting he avoids epithets and insults toward opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
South Carolina
Democracy of Tom L. Johnson as a presidential candidate
The piece notes that Tom L. Johnson of Ohio advocates funding from land taxes and suggests he would not be acceptable in the section for some time. The discussion frames Johnson as a possible presidential candidate but questions regional receptivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Kilgo Draws Fire Over Commerce and Civilisation Comment
The Asheville Gazette reports Dr. Kilgo sparked discussion with remarks on commerce shaping life. He claimed the broadest spirit in the country is the business spirit and that civilization fights for supremacy in the Celestial empire, with God entering China via cotton factories railroads and telegraphs rather than prayer meetings.
South Carolina Struggles Over Progressive Policies in Senate Fight
The dispute between Senators Tillman and McLaurin centers on whether South Carolina should embrace progressive business policies to boost the state's commerce, industry, and agriculture. The article argues personal slander matters little and urges voters to demand policy discussion over personalities to unlock economic gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Millionaires Press Edward as Kings at Windsor Gaffney Clash
An Associated Press dispatch notes 22 American millionaires led by J Pierpont Morgan meeting King Edward at Windsor Castle. The piece mocks the idea, cites Governor McSweeney’s handling of the Tillman McLaurin dispute in South Carolina, and argues voters should judge the senators at the proper time rather than by bluster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York Chamber of Commerce
Edward
England
Windsor Castle
McSweeney
Senator Tillman
South Carolina
Tillman
Gaffney
Senator McLaurin
McLaurin
United States
Rock Hill Journal
Yorkville
ITALONE McLaurin, Latimer, and South Carolina politics
Washington correspondent R M Larner the News and Courier suggested a white Republican party in South Carolina to hurt McLaurin. He now says the president and allies likely will stay out of the senatorial fight as Capers nears district attorney appointment, a move seen as lacking local political backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Larner
Washington
News and Courier
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
The
Larner
McLaurin
Philippine Commission
Capers
Mr. Capers
McLaurin Prospects Dim in Administration Silence
The piece argues the administration will not reward McLaurin, noting his duty to constituents and refusal of a $15,000 Philippine commission post. It claims The News and Courier tries to undermine him, while Larner’s premature letter exposes efforts to smear McLaurin during his fight with Tillman.
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McLaurin
Senator McLaurin
Philippine Commission
Capers
South Carolina
South Carolina, and Nobody But A Fool Would Say That Senator McLaurin
President McKinley
News and Courier
Tillman
Mr. Larner
Mc McLaurin
Extra session unlikely as president rejects call
Reports from Washington note the president dismisses talk of an extra session following Supreme Court Porto Rico decisions. A London dispatch says General Botha seeks Kruger's peace consent. Other items include an Wyoming oil strike and a Yukon miner robbery in Seattle worth 17000 dollars.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
London
Botha
Kruger
Wyoming
Seattle
Washington
Yukon
Secret Service
New York City
United States
Philippine Islands
Europe
McKinley
Count von Waldersee
Railroads Seeks Peace Plan Faces New Pressure
Pacific and Union Pacific reach agreement aimed at future stability. J Pierpont Morgan tops financial reports amid market optimism. Arbuckle Bros cut refined sugar price by 15 points as a market move. Doctors say Mrs McKinley shows no immediate danger though recovery unlikely. London reports an unconfirmed Boer defeat near Pretoria. Senator Morgan urges Alabama convention to bar Negroes from office. Georgia Confederate veterans home opened last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Pacific
Union Pacific
J. Pierpont Morgan
Arbuckle Bros
McKinley
London
Pretoria
Morgan
Alabama Constitutional Convention
Georgia Home For
Winthrop Commencement Highlights Rock Hill Events
Rock Hill notes reflect Winthrop University commencement activities with sermons by Rev. M L Carlisle and Rev. Alexander Sprunt, celebrations for Miss Nellie Sprunt, and forthcoming class exercises. Reports cover local deaths, baseball talk, Tillman resignation debate, Children day at Ebenezer, mail route bids, and a proposed $75,000 city bond vote for water works electric plant and sewer system with looming fiscal clash.
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Lancaster
Locke Crawford
M. P. Crawford
Cranks
Rooters
Rock Hill
McSweeney
Tillman
McLaurin
Ebenezer Church
Concord Church
Local ads tout McCormick farm machinery and other goods
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. lists Riddle & Carroll as local agents with testimonials from South Carolina Virginia and North Carolina farmers about binders mowers corn binders shredders and more. Other notices include lost glasses life insurance sale discounts taxes and new goods. News notes mention Crossing the Catawba train service delays and social visits in York and Gaffney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick Harvesting Machine Co
Riddle & Carroll
McCormick Harvesting Machinery
South Carolina
Virginia
North Carolina
H. C. Strauss
Betwen
Kuykendal
Lindsay
J. Herndon
J. B. Williams
Co. P. Lawrance & Co
M. C. Willis
Jas. M. Starr & Co
Harris’ Lithia
Sam M. Grist
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Newark
N. J
H. C. Strauss & Co
York Implement Co
York County
Teller and the Force Bill in 1891 alliance formed
The New York Evening Post notes that Senator Teller and ex-Senator Wolcott supported Hoar early in 1891 before a Democrat Silver Republican alliance passed a free coinage bill and defeated the force bill. It argues history does not prove Teller always opposed the force bill.
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Teller
Wolcott
Hoar
New York Evening Post
Teachers listed for state summer school at Converse College
Spartanburg Journal notes York county teachers expected to attend the state summer school session starting June 20 at Converse College. Names include A A Dunbar L Gillespie M A Leonard B S Mason M Macfeat J K Owens BE J Roach J W Thomson J J Anderson O Barron R A Dobson M KE Hughes B L Jones R Emma Kennedy J W Linley E Neely.
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Spartanburg Journal
Converse College
York County
A. A. Dunbar
L. Gillespie
M. A. Leonard
M. Mason
M. Macfeat
J. K. Owens
BE. J. Roach
J. W. Thomson
J. J. Anderson
O. Barron
R. A. Dobson
Auction sales of court house property June sale list
The sale list includes the Andrew Jackson home place of about 387 acres on Allison creek bought by J M Stroup for 10 per acre. Dobson lot on Main street bought by Brainard M Dobson for 1300, a 1 third acre rear lot bought by Brainard M Dobson for 65, adjoining three acre lot bought by R H Dobson for 505. Bethel township 33 acres bought by D G Boyd for 10. King’s Mountain township 50 acres bought by J L McGill for 3100. J W Carr store fixtures bought by I B Gordon for 150. Auctioneer W H McConnell announced the sale.
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Court House
David K. Jackson
Alice E. Lawrence
Andrew Jackson
Allison Creek
J. M. Stroup
C. G. Parish
Mollie E. Dobson
Dobson
Main Street
A. Y. Cartwright
J. Q. Wray
Brainard M. Dobson
R. H. Dobson
Bethel Township
R. L. Currence
D. G. Boyd
King’s Mountain Township
Mary J. Williams
J. L. McGill
I. B. Gordon
J. W. Carr
W. H. McConnell
Herod Neal
Yorkville Residents Noted in Regional Visits
A list shows Newport’s T B Hough, Forest City’s C R Simmons, Rome Georgia visitors, Guthriesville’s Marion Harshaw, Hickory Grove’s Ida Scoggins, plus W W Miller and L R Williams family calls. Yorkville school principal B L Jones and Chicago’s A J Huff also appear among locals traveling or hosting. Dr Cartwright’s Charleston trip was postponed due to illness.
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T. B. Hough
Newport
Yorkville
C. R. Simmons
Forest City
N. C
John M. Hope
Rome
Gaiss Marion Harshaw
Guthriesville
Marion Logan
Ida Scoggins
Hickory Grove
E. A. Crawford
Omr
W. W. Miller
Laurens
Elise Moore
H. Colcock Moore
Clarksville
Texas
Cartwright
Charleston
S. L. Pursley
Bethany
Town tax set low as council cites law limits
The town council announces a street tax of 2 dollars and says a higher levy would break the law. May rainfall registered 8.03 inches by J J R Schorb the town weather observer. Other items note church sermons academy drills and local business shifts including Reed & Co surrendering a lease and Keller & Co receiving woodworking machinery from Marion NC shift.
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J. J. R. Schorb
Presbyterian Church
W. G. Neville
Southern Mail
J. C. Johnes
Academy
Messrs. Reed & Co
Yorkville
Marion
N. C
South Carolina
Georgia
Kunz
Spartanburg
Chickamauga
Jasper Light Infantry
W. B. Moore
Rust on Wheat and Weather Hit Crops
Reports from several sections indicate serious damage to the wheat crop due to rust, blamed on wet weather. The notes also mention a delayed telegram from Senator McLaurin, a new Rock Hill Journal launch, and ongoing announcements about upcoming college commencements across South Carolina.
Fishermen Lost Off Charleston In Sudden Squall
Fifteen Negro fishermen were lost off Charleston last Saturday due to a sudden squall.
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Charleston
Church Services Then Evening Prayer Meeting Summary
The Church of the Good Shepherd led by Rev J C Jo hnes announces 6 30 pm services while Trinity Methodist Episcopal led by Rev A N Brunson holds an 8 30 pm prayer meeting this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF the Good Shepherd
J. C. Johnes
Prayer Meeting Announcement at Baptist Church
Baptist bulletin notes Rev. J. B. Bozeman, pastor, invites attendees to a prayer meeting Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
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J. B. Bozeman
Prayer meeting notice at evening church service
Presbyterian church announces prayer meeting this evening at 7:30 led by Rev. W. G. Neville, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Neville
Prayer Meeting Today at 6 PM
Rev. B. H. Grier, pastor, announces a devotional prayer meeting this afternoon at 6.00. Members and friends are urged to attend for brief readings and collective prayer.
Warn Against Mercury Ointments and Hall's Catarrh Cure
Special notice warns of mercury in catarrh ointments that harm smell and the system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheng & Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy with no mercury and claims testimonials and 75 cents per bottle. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheng & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Squire Bailes Hunts Missing Colored Boys
Squire W. O. Bailes of York County South Carolina Pineville North Carolina seeks publication. He is hunting two boys Walter Davis known as Bob Jordan colored for stealing a red cow to deliver in Charlotte before Christmas. The other boy Henry Jackson stole a 16 shot Martin rifle last Sunday night. He has whiskers wears a black hat red sweater and striped patched gray pants. Bailes offers to pay all arrest costs or a liberal reward for both. The boys disappeared three months ago.
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Squire Bailes
Squire W. O. Bailes
York County
S. C
Pineville
P. O
N. C
Walter Davis
Bob Jordan
Charlotte
Davis
Henry Jackson
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Yorkville Enquirer
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Mr. McLaurin
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Winthrop Commencement—Politica
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Alexander Sprunt
First Presbyterian Church
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Nellie
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Catawba
Catawba River
South Carolina and
Georgia Extension
T. B. McClain
Lafayette
Ala
Loula
Laura
Gaffney Ledger
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Columbia
Lillian Bollin
Upper Carolina
the Prince of Peace
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Messrs
T. T. Sandifer
Charlotte Observer
T.T. Sandifer
Paw Creek Township
Gaston County
Paw Creek
Annie M. Wilson
C. L. Alexander
George B. Hanna
City
J. H. Sadler
Lizzie Graham
Emmer Graham
J. T. Clark
Messrs. E. Graham
Edward L. Sandifer
Mary T
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Daisy L. Sandifer
Shepton
George C. Sandifer
University
H. A. Ricks
Quana
W. D. Grist
Reese
Harshaw
Logan
Oxford
M. R. Reese
Due West Female College
Erskine College
South Carolina College
Presbyterian College For Women
Erskine
Trinity Methodist Episcopal
A. N. Brunson
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Latta Bros
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